The vast volumes of soybeans being imported into China are perhaps the only bright spot on that country’s dry bulk scene as coal and iron-ore shipments either drop or stagnate.

Consequently, it comes as no surprise that the humble oilseed has garnered a lot of attention in commodities and shipbroking reports of late.

Banchero Costa (Bancosta), citing Chinese customs data, reported last week that the country imported 7.07